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Cards top No. 1 Orange in Freedom finale (AP)

A reserve guard that Louisville coach Rick Pitino considers so bashful, he sounds shy even when he yells, made sure to send venerable Freedom Hall out with one more memorable game. Kyle Kuric scored all of his career-high 22 points in the second half, and the Cardinals stunned No. 1 Syracuse 78-68 on Saturday before a record-crowd of 20,135 at the 54-year-old venue.

No. 4 Duke routs Heels, shares ACC title (AP)

Jon Scheyer stood near midcourt after his home finale at Duke. As he soaked it all in, he couldn't help but crack a wry smile. "I was just trying to remember that moment, that picture in my head," Scheyer said. Nobody else affiliated with the fourth-ranked Blue Devils will forget this night, either.

Spurs G Parker could miss 6 weeks (AP)

The San Antonio Spurs will have to find a way to win without Tony Parker for a while. Parker broke a bone in his right hand at the end of the first half, putting a damper on the Spurs' 102-92 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. "He's got a broken hand. He'll be out six weeks," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said.

Stuckey out of hospital after collapse (AP)

Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey was "doing well" and was released from the hospital Saturday afternoon following his collapse on the bench Friday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. All tests done at the Cleveland Clinic came back normal, the team said. He was returning to Detroit and will undergo further tests.

Diabetic Freeman's 24 points lift Hoyas (AP)

The scoreboard kept track of Austin Freeman's points. The trainer kept track of his blood sugar levels. Both were fine, and so was No. 19 Georgetown. Six days after being taken to the hospital and diagnosed with diabetes, Freeman scored 24 points Saturday as the Hoyas clinched a first-round bye in the Big East tournament with a 74-47 win over Cincinnati in both teams' regular season finale.

Butler's late OT hoop gets WVU by 'Nova (AP)

Some situations conjure up great images. Even if they don't happen. West Virginia had just played its worst half of the season against Villanova on Saturday. Those who know the coaching techniques of Bob Huggins would expect him to put on a tremendous display in the locker room as he tries to right his team in the last game of the regular season.

Patriots, DL Wilfork agree to terms (AP)

Two-time Pro Bowl nose tackle Vince Wilfork has agreed to a long-term contract that will keep him with the New England Patriots. The team put the franchise tag on Wilfork last month, keeping him from becoming a free agent and giving the sides more time to work out a contract. Wilfork announced the deal on his Twitter feed and Patriots spokesman Stacey James confirmed Saturday that an agreement had...

Iowa St. stuns No. 5 Kansas State in OT (AP)

Beating ranked teams on the road is something Iowa State has rarely done -- this decade, last decade or any decade. Before facing No. 5 Kansas State on Saturday as 15-point underdogs, the Cyclones were 7-104 away from home against ranked squads. Now, thanks to the biggest upset in the Big 12's regular season, make that 8-104.

Twins' Nathan leaves with elbow problem (AP)

Joe Nathan appears to have avoided the problem that struck John Lackey the past two years -- a troublesome spring training injury. The Minnesota Twins closer should be "fine" after leaving Saturday's 9-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox with soreness and tightness in his surgically repaired right elbow, manager Ron Gardenhire said.

Mavs hold off Bulls, win 11th straight (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki insists he has never played on such a talented team, not even when the Dallas Mavericks reached the NBA finals four years ago. One problem. "The league's also better," Nowitzki said. So he's not making any championship guarantees no matter how good the Mavericks are looking at the moment.

Steve Elling's Short Game - CBS Sports

DORAL, Fla. – Rory McIlroy, already becoming a household name in golf, is about do reach a new threshhold in the virtual-golf category, too. It was announced Tuesday that Mcllroy will adorn the cover along with the namesake of EA Sports' 2011 ...

Transcript: Finchem, Solheim discuss Ping Eye 2 decision - PGA Tour

I'm James Cramer with the PGA TOUR Communications department, and as you undoubtedly are aware, we announced yesterday resolution to the Ping Eye 2 iron and wedge controversy with ... certainly that's true in this sport, where you have a variety of ...

Jim Donaldson: Chuck Wilson returns, and that’s a good thing for ... - Providence Journal

There is a ray of hope –– amidst the shouting, the junior high locker room-level jokes, the uninformed opinions, the massive egos, the constant interrupting and talking over one another –– for intelligent sports-talk radio. Chuck Wilson is ...

MMA: Nick Hinchliffe and Kalib Starnes set for title fight after wins ... - Vancouver Sun

In what may have been the perfect set-up for a middleweight title match, Surrey B.C.-based UFC veteran Kalib Starnes rolled through Alberta's Marcus Hicks Saturday in the main event of Armageddon 2: Aftershock, right after Victoria's Nick Hinchliffe ...

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That quote, of course, came before the controversy regarding Woods. Finchem knows as well as anyone that his Tour won’t be fully healthy until Woods returns. 9. PASSING THE TEST The PGA Tour’s drug testing went largely unnoticed for most of the ...

Obama: Greedy health insurers show need for reform - Post-Bulletin

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — President Obama sought to inject a note of urgency into his push for health care legislation during a rally Monday at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa., blasting the insurance industry for recent huge premium increases while ...

A-Rod close again with old pal Jeter - New York Post

BRADENTON, Fla. -- The bond of winning a championship together has created a tighter bond between Alex Rodriguez and Derek Jeter. They drove here together yesterday from Tampa for the Yankees' split-squad 6-0 win over the Pirates. And they left ...

Lindsey Vonn On Catty Teammates,Tiger Woods & More - YourTango

... those with particularly dirty minds. 5 Surprisingly Sexy Winter Olympic Sports Lindsey's most recent controversy has nothing to do with looks—it's about jokes that she made about Tiger Woods ' press conference: When a member of her Vonn ...

English FA move to clamp down on 'bug' - Bangkok Post

The veteran Scottish boss found himself caught up in a similar controversy in 2005 when listening devices were found in the home dressing room at United's Old Trafford ground after a match with leading English rivals Chelsea. "It happened to us once ...

"Everybody Could Talk, But Only One Person Could Walk" - Sweet Science

We understand controversy sells,” Ward said ... Oakland native continues to challenge himself to stay motivated by studying successful athletes in other sports. “I was watching 24/7 on Jimmy Johnson. I look at the way his team prepares, and I ...



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A Plea To Lebron James: Play NFL Football in 2010 - Bleacherreport.com

NFL free agency just kicked off yesterday. And sure, a Cromartie Trade here and Julius Peppers signing there is all good and well...but I got me an idea. An idea so good, that you've just gotta hear it. Remember St.Vincent-St. Mary's? Okay, now ...
 
OSU football | NFL combine: Past a plus for Gibson - Columbus Dispatch

Former Ohio State defensive end Thaddeus Gibson is projected as an outside linebacker in the NFL. INDIANAPOLIS - Thaddeus Gibson didn't look the least bit nervous or concerned at the NFL combine yesterday, and with good reason. A slew of defensive ...
 
Bears sign Peppers, but few spending sprees in NFL - Washington Post

FILE - This Sept. 13, 2009, file photo shows Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik, left, co-chairmen Edward Glazer, center, and Bryan Glazer entering the field before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Tampa, Fla. On ...
 
2010 NFL Draft Combine: Ndamukong Suh makes strong case for No. 1 - Oregonian

AP Photo/Michael Conroy Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh prepares to run the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, March 1, 2010. INDIANAPOLIS — Ndamukong Suh thinks he should be the No. 1 pick. Gerald McCoy and Eric ...
 
NFL Free Agency Begins Without Cap - NPR News

FILE - This Sept. 13, 2009, file photo shows Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik, left, co-chairmen Edward Glazer, center, and Bryan Glazer entering the field before an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Tampa, Fla. On ...
 
2010 NFL Draft: Ndamukong Suh - Associated Content

Ndamukong Suh may be the best player in the 2010 NFL draft. Unless a team is wanting to trade down to acquire more picks, any team would be smart to take Suh, even if it were just for defensive line depth At 6'4" and 300 pounds, Suh will be able to ...
 
2010 NFL Combine: Former Oregon tight end Ed Dickson has uneven day - Oregonian

AP Photo/Michael Conroy Oregon's Ed Dickson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010. Former Oregon tight end Ed Dickson had a rather ordinary workout on Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine but did ...
 
TJD Football's 2010 NFL Post-Combine Mock Draft - Bleacherreport.com

I created this Mock draft, as if it were to happen tomorrow, with no influence from possible trade scenarios or free agent pick-ups. Enjoy. * The leading notion around the league is that the boys from the "Show Me" state are looking for a QB with ...
 
Corey Williams upgrades Detroit Lions' defense - The Oakland Press

Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Corey Williams kneels on the field after the Cincinnati Bengals kicked a 33-yard field goal in overtime to win their NFL football game 23-20 Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) ALLEN PARK ...
 
Free agency set to change NFL landscape - Reuters

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb passes under pressure from San Diego Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman in the first half during their NFL football game in San Diego, California November 15, 2009 file photo. Credit: Reuters/Mike Blake ...